Growing leaders who make a difference

GROWING LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

What is Ag Leadership?

The California Agricultural Leadership Program is an advanced leadership development experience for emerging or mid-career leaders in agriculture. It is considered to be one of the premier leadership development programs in the United States.

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Leading the Way

1,400+

GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM

54

YEARS SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN

17

MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM

24

FELLOWS IN EACH CLASS

Upcoming Events

Oct 30

Jim Manassero Fellowship Luncheon

Jim Manassero Fellowship Luncheon Please join us for the annual Jim Manassero Luncheon on October 30! This years event will be hosted at Tanimura & Antle on their lovely patio. […]

Nov 14

2025 Dean Brown Wine Dinner

Save the date! Join us on November 14 to for the Dean Brown Winemaker Dinner honoring one of the founders of California Agricultural Leadership Foundation. Hosted at the landmark Far […]

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Partner Universities

CALF delivers an integrated, comprehensive and diverse curriculum with support from its five partner universities: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State, UC Davis and Cal State Chico.

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